Noticeboard

No routine appointments will be available and GPs and nurses will only see patients with an urgent problem.

OPEN FLU DAY

Wednesday 1st November 201709.00-18.00

Roslin Medical Practice will be holding an Open Flu Day onWednesday 1st November 09.00 - 18.00for eligible patients to come along and have their Seasonal Flu Jab.No appointment necessary.This is open to our patients who fall into the following categories:-All those aged 65 years and over.Adults and Children in "at risk" groups.Pregnant WomenCarersIf you are unsure if you qualify for a flu vaccination please contact the practice.

SPIRE

NHSScotland is improving the way it uses information from GP patient records. SPIRE is a service that will allow small amounts of information from GP practice records to be used to help doctors' surgeries, NHSScotland and the Scottish Government to improve care and plan services, and to help researchers to learn more from patient information held at GP practices.

A new campaign is underway to inform patients across Scotland of the benefits of the service, and the confidential and secure way in which GP patient records will be used to help plan and improve health care services.

You have a choice about your patient record being used in this way. To find out more go to spire.scot or call NHS Inform on 0800 22 44 88.

Clinics & Services

Podiatrist

Helps with foot–care and you can self-refer. See reception. Now based at Penicuik Health Centre

Dietician

Patients referred by GP and clinics are held monthly here.

Physiotherapy

Via GP referral to Penicuik Health Centre.

Family Planning/Contraception

Full range available from the GPs and Nurses during usual surgery hours. Emergency contraception advice often requires urgent same day appointment with doctor or nurse, although it is now available in some pharmacies.

Minor Surgery

The doctors and nurses perform some minor operations, including cautery and freezing of warts and verrucae. Please see the GP first to discuss this.

Maternity Services

Self refer for maternity services on 0131 536 2009

Child Health Surveillance

Chronic Disease Management

Phlebotomy Clinic

Run by our phlebotomist, Deborah Samuel on a Monday & Thursday morning.

Unwanted Pregnancy

Self-referral is now available to Lothian Abortion Referral Service by calling 0131 536 2454, 9am – 3pm Mondays to Fridays to arrange an appointment. Alternatively make an emergency appointment with your GP or at the Sexual Health Clinic.

Travel Vaccinations

If you require any vaccinations relating to foreign travel you need to make an appointment with the practice nurse to discuss your travel arrangements. This will include which countries and areas within countries that you are visiting to determine what vaccinations are required.

Travel Health Questionnaire

To help us offer the appropriate advice, please fill out the online form before coming to see the nurse. Please make an appointment with the Practice Nurse once you have sent your form.

It is important to make this initial appointment as early as possible - at least 6 weeks before you travel - as a second appointment will be required with the practice nurse to actually receive the vaccinations. These vaccines have to be ordered as they are not a stock vaccine. Your second appointment needs to be at least 2 weeks before you travel to allow the vaccines to work.

Some travel vaccines are ordered on a private prescription and these incur a charge over and above the normal prescription charge. This is because not all travel vaccinations are included in the services provided by the NHS.

Travelling in Europe

If you are travelling to Europe the EU has published useful information for travellers on the European website.

Non-NHS Services

Special examinations e.g. for fitness to undertake sports, HGV/PSV, pre–employment or elderly drivers can be arranged as a special appointment.

A fee will be charged for non–NHS forms (e.g. passport applications and some vaccination certificates).These British Medical Association recommended charges are posted at reception.